Man sees burning house on TV

A man visiting a friend turned on the television this morning to see his Newberry Twp. home in flames, according to a fire official.

Neighbors spotted flames at 140 Miller Road at about 5 a.m., according to Newberry Twp. Fire Department Assistant Chief Brad Wright. He said the owner, who was not named, was not at home, and did not find out about the fire until seeing television news coverage where he was visiting.

Another resident of the home had been hospitalized before the fire and also was not home, Wright said. Wright said the fire was caused by an "electrical breakdown."

No one was injured, Wright said, and the home was a total loss. Preliminary estimates put the damage at about $200,000. Wright said the house was insured.

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